Democrats win control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026 midterm elections

According to CBS News, Democrats secured a majority in the House of Representatives by winning key districts across the United States, including suburban areas in the Northeast and parts of South Texas. These shifts followed mid-decade redistricting efforts last year, which were designed to favor partisan interests in various states. The report notes that Democrats achieved victories in several districts previously considered deep-red strongholds. In California, Democrats flipped all five of their targeted seats, while in Texas, despite Republican efforts to redraw maps, Democrats captured two seats. CBS News reports that winners in dozens of races have yet to be projected.

